Otter receives medal from Foreign Affairs ministry

President Ma Ying-jeou, right, shakes hands with Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter at a reception at the Presidential Office in Taipei yesterday.

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Minister of Foreign Affairs David Lin (林永樂) on Tuesday conferred a medal on Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter in recognition of his efforts to enhance US-Taiwan relations.

“I am highly honored and delighted to present on behalf of the government of the Republic of China the Friend of Foreign Service Medal to Governor Otter” in acknowledgment of his efforts to advance Taiwan-US ties, Lin said.

He cited as an example Otter’s endorsement of resolutions passed by the Idaho legislature in support of Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations in areas such as trade and public health.

Taiwan is a member of the WTO and has been participating in the World Health Assembly as an observer for the past few years. The nation is now seeking participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.